Program Manager at Technical Advice Connect Limited

Technical Advice Connect Limited/GTE (TA Connect) is a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services across Africa. TA Connect was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to deliver tailored and cohesive support for states in Nigeria by strengthening their PHC systems and enhancing PHC service delivery. As an innovative platform, we respond to state TA priorities to promote sustainable improvements in state Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems’ performance and increase uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Reports To: Technical Director

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• The Program Manager will lead the program management of TAConnect and provide TA and oversight to TA providers and sub-grantees on program management.
• She/He will provide program support and oversight to TA partners and State agencies as required and necessary.
• The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of deployments across states.

Program Duties

• Support states to articulate TA requests for submission to potential donors.
• Analyze and coordinate the submission of concepts notes and proposals from prospective donors.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of TAConnect work plan and budgets.
• Support the technical team in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of deployments.
• Develop program monitoring tracking matrices and produce high-quality reports as required.
• Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs.
• Manage the deployment of TA partners to states to provide technical assistance, ensuring states are fully engaged to promote ownership and sustainability.
• Institute effective program management systems for TAConnect and across deployments.
• Work closely with Grants Manager and Finance Manager to manage grants
• Manage partnerships and grantee relationships to ensure learning and impact.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions with implementing partners to ensure effective implementation
• Review progress of program implementation (using defined KPIs) and support implementing partners to resolve bottlenecks through innovative strategies and advocacy.
• Ensure the development and timely completion of contract documentation and technical reports as required.
• Provide oversight over partner’s implementation approach to ensure compliance with the TAConnect’ principles
• Maintain a robust relationship with key stakeholders (government, donors, and partners)
• Responsible for ensuring timely attainment of donor deliverables.
• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Sociology, or related Health, Medical or Social Science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and strong familiarity with donor reporting requirements.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, operational and technical expertise
• Experience in RMNCAH & PHC systems strengthening programs
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and pressure to perform
• Ability to travel frequently to implementation states as required and necessary
• References will be required.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their comprehensive CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio as a single document (PDF or MS Word) to: info@taconnect-ng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.